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[^2]\n\nLocal law enforcement was ordered to remove the cameras amid data privacy and surveillance concerns. [^3]\n\nTexas Governor Greg Abbott's office ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras, citing abuse of the surveillance system. [^4]\n\nFDOT stated in its memorandum that local law enforcement agencies must remove the permitted license plate reader devices within 30 days of the memo's date, or FDOT will remove the equipment itself. [^5]\n\nThe Florida Department of Transportation declared it will stop approving future requests for license plate readers within areas under its jurisdiction. [^6]\n\nFDOT officials stated in a memorandum released on 2026-01-05 that permits for automated license plate readers installed by local agencies along state highways have been revoked. [^7]\n\nFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis said that without oversight, the cameras threaten privacy and questioned where the data is going. [^8]\n\nThe new order gives law enforcement agencies 30 days to remove all Flock cameras from their jurisdictions. [^9]\n\nFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis called license plate reading technology 'out of control' during a press conference the preceding Wednesday. [^10]\n\nThe moves come amid rising bipartisan concerns over privacy and civil liberties, following reports of cybersecurity issues, police abusing Flock access to stalk ex-partners, and accuracy issues leading to wrongful arrests. [^11]\n\nAccording to a Florida Department of Transportation memo, if the Flock cameras are not removed from state right-of-ways within 30 days, the state government will remove them itself. 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